Practice Definition

practice
noun
  1. a customary way of operation or behavior; "it is their practice to give annual raises"; "they changed their dietary pattern"
  2. systematic training by multiple repetitions; "practice makes perfect"
  3. translating an idea into action; "a hard theory to put into practice"; "differences between theory and praxis of communism"
  4. the exercise of a profession; "the practice of the law"; "I took over his practice when he retired"
  5. knowledge of how something is usually done; "it is not the local practice to wear shorts to dinner"
verb
  1. carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions; "practice law"
  2. learn by repetition; "We drilled French verbs every day"; "Pianists practice scales"
  3. engage in a rehearsal (of)
  4. avail oneself to; "apply a principle"; "practice a religion"; "use care when going down the stairs"; "use your common sense"; "practice non-violent resistance"
  5. engage in or perform; "practice safe sex"; "commit a random act of kindness"

"Practice" in song lyrics

See how practice is used in real songs:

  • "Stealth tactics precise without practice"
    4th Pyramid f/ Akrobatik, C-Rayz Walz — Fantazmic
  • "Galactus'll tear these whack rappers for practice"
    7L & Esoteric f/ KARMA — Psychohistorians
  • "Capture good reason, teach us to practice"
    9th Prince f/ Frukwan — Ladies & Gentlemen

Usage tips for "practice"

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